8 Eye Creams to Keep You Looking Awake After a Long-Haul Flight

Planes are probably the worst places to try and catch some zzz's—the seats are uncomfortable, there's always someone with the light on, and the hum of the aircraft never stops. So next time you find yourself on a long-haul flight, try one of our go-to solutions for faking a well-rested complexion: eye cream. Since the skin around your eye is extremely delicate, it's the first place to show any signs of stress and fatigue, like puffiness bought on by cabin pressure or dark circles from lack of sleep. Here are our favorite under-eye treatments to help combat all of this and more—because the only bags you should be leaving the plane with are your carry-ons.

Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream

Hands-free and packed with peptides for instant hydrating and brightening, plus it's small enough to get through TSA.

Tatcha The Pearl Tinted Eye Illuminating Treatment

This two-in-one treatment and tinted under-eye moisturizer has liquid extract from Akoya Pearls, which helps reduce signs of aging and fatigue. Best of all though, it's powered by a trio of Japanese anti-aging superfoods that form the basis of traditional beauty rituals used by geishas.

Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Gel

Joanna Vargas Bright Eye Firming Mask (5 Pack)

This super concentrated specialty treatment eye mask packs a punch, with hydrolyzed silk proteins that retain tons of moisture to directly target and hydrate your under eyes. Slip the patches on during your flight, let them absorb into your skin for 10 to 15 minutes, remove the patches and lightly massage in any remaining serum. Done and done!

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense Eyes

Pop into your local Walgreens and pick up this miracle worker. It's filled with caffeine to decongest the skin, hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration, and thermal spring water to provide antioxidant protection—all while reducing puffiness and dark circles.

Yes To Cucumbers 2-Step Eye Kit

A drug-store favorite, this two-step mask set incorporates cucumber and caffeine to calm and awaken. 'Step 1' features a paper eye mask to decrease any puffiness, while 'Step 2' includes a cream to help decrease dark circles and brighten the under-eye skin. Another plus? They're cheap enough to buy in bulk so you can keep all your future trips covered, too.